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That second pic is not a Tacoma. It is probably a Tundra.

 

I do not see the part you mention but what is with the dual muffler/exhaust on the 17.

 

Yea it’s definitely not a Tacoma. Looks like a tundra to me. Or it was a prototype.

 

I think the dual exhaust model is mislabeled as a Tacoma.

 

Are you referring to this piece?



If so, my '16 OR had two of them that I ended up removing in order to install RCI skids.

 

i have 2 of those. on my Pro... if that's actually the part in question.

 

Second pic is a Tundra, notice the frame bows out and is eliptical

Tacoma frame is straight

 

So have we determined that both pictures in this thread are actually Tundras?

Cause lol.

 

This is the underside of a 2005 4Runner plain old SR5. They have those tubular extensions. I don't know why the Tacoma doesn't/didn't have them and why they do now (if they do, my 2008 does not).

 

My 2017 DCLB SR5 4x4 had those tubey extensiony thingies.



I removed them when I did my skid plates.

If I had to guess, they're probably there to deflect debris from flying up towards the tranny.

 

So are Tacos supposed to have them, did I get stiffed on my 2008 or is that a 3rd gen change? I do think they're some sort of protection, can't see reason otherwise for them.

 

They look like anti-theft CAT guards.

 

Just checked my 16 TRDOR and it has them . Must be something to strengthen the frame .

 

Toyota calls them catalytic converter protectors. 2010+ FJs come with them too.

 

I'm in San Diego. If anybody around here removed theirs I'll gladly take em off your hands. Hit me up plz

 

This

 

I've got mine. You can have 'em if you pay for shipping from the South Bay (San Jose). Shoot me a ping if you're interested

 

I notice several extra braces around the frame on the 3rd Gen, I believe they are there to strengthen the frame in crash tests.

 

I'll check when I get home but I think I still have them, if so they're yours